intradermal
/ˌɪntrəˈdɜrml/
adjective
- Located or occurring within the dermis (the layer of skin below the outer epidermis).
- Some cosmetic fillers are placed intradermally to reduce wrinkles.
- The intradermal route delivers the vaccine into the skin rather than into muscle.
- Intradermal injections are commonly used for tuberculosis skin tests.
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